THURSDAY, JULY 1
6PM - 8PM ET
For the second year in a row, ESSENCE Studios presents Dear Black Men -an all - male summit that salutes the contributions of our brothers who speak vulnerably about their respective experiences as family men, community advocates, and leaders of this generation. From wealth building to emotional and physical wellness, our virtual gathering spotlights candid conversations to acknowledge the work that our men have done and continue to do within their homes, industries, and organizations. Dear Black Men is a safe space for both participants and viewers alike to engage in a celebration for us, by us...to uplift US. 
Dadpreneur

6:00PM ET

A conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of the consumer lifestyle and hospital company TGS Holdings and girl dad Ryan Wilson and American Award-winning artist/songwriter and founder of Savoir Faire, who is a fellow girl dad, Chris Classic.  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dadpreneur

6:00PM ET

A conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of the consumer lifestyle and hospital company TGS Holdings and girl dad Ryan Wilson and American Award-winning artist/songwriter and founder of Savoir Faire, who is a fellow girl dad, Chris Classic.
Navigating Evolution

6:30PM ET

A conversation with Multi-Platinum Rapper, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jeezy and Entertainment Executive Chaka Zulu on the power of male role models and how their examples of manhood influenced their evolution as fathers and leaders.    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Navigating Evolution

  6:30PM ET

  A conversation with Multi-Platinum Rapper, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jeezy and Entertainment Executive Chaka Zulu on the power of male role models and how their examples of manhood influenced their evolution as fathers and leaders.

Black Men and Physical, Emotional Wellness: Upgrading Our Lifestyles
7:00PM ET  
Societal pressure affects the physical and emotional wellness of Black men. In this conversation, Jameel Spencer chats with Anthony Anderson, Dr. Javar Godfrey and George Twopointoh about self-care and how Black men can upgrade their lifestyles and create balance.  
         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Black Men and Physical, Emotional Wellness: Upgrading Our Lifestyles

  7:00PM ET

Societal pressure affects the physical and emotional wellness of Black men. In this conversation, Jameel Spencer chats with Anthony Anderson, Dr. Javar Godfrey and George Twopointoh about self-care and how Black men can upgrade their lifestyles and create balance.  


Closing the Wealth Gap and Creating Multi-Generational Wealth

7:30PM ET

Jeff Johnson speaks candidly with bestselling author, social entrepreneur and CEO of Robin Hood, Wes Moore. During this conversation, they will discuss how Black consumers can create wealth from the ground up.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Closing the Wealth Gap and Creating Multi-Generational Wealth

7:30PM ET

Jeff Johnson speaks candidly with bestselling author, social entrepreneur and CEO of Robin Hood, Wes Moore. During this conversation, they will discuss how Black consumers can create wealth from the ground up.